Name: Easy Glazed Meatloaf Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 75 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1 package onion soup mix such as Liptons or Knorrs; 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 large egg; ⅓ cup tomato sauce; ¼ cup milk; ½ cup ketchup; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

This easy homemade glazed meatloaf recipe turns simple ground beef into a flavourful dinner everyone will love! It gets its flavour from onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and the mouthwatering ketchup, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar glaze!

Glazed meatloaf on a parchment lined cutting board with 3 slices cut to fall from the end of the loaf.

Just like this potato and bean soup, there is something nostalgic about homemade meatloaf. Growing up in the ’70s and ’80s it was a regular on our dinner table and I have to admit no matter how often we had it, I was always happy when I knew mom was making it.

Oh, and the leftovers….even better! Heated up in the frying pan and served on a toasted bun, it suddenly became the best sandwich ever with its onion flavour and sweet glaze.

Ingredients You Will Need

lean ground beef
onion soup mix
Worcestershire sauce
egg
tomato sauce
breadcrumbs
milk
ketchup, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar for the glaze

Ingredients to make glazed meatloaf including hamburger, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce.

How to Make Glazed Meatloaf

See the full printable recipe card below!

All the ingredients to make glazed meatloaf in a large mixing bowl, but not yet mixed together.

A large mixing bowl with ground beef mixed with bread crumbs, onion soup mix, tomato sauce and other ingredients to make meatloaf.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion soup mix, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, breadcrumbs and milk. Press into a parchment lined loaf pan.

BE SURE TO WASH HANDS WELL IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLING RAW GROUND BEEF

Ingredients to make a glaze for meatloaf, including ketchup, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.

A small glass bowl with a ketchup based glaze for topping on meatloaf.

In a separate small mixing bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar until well combined. Spread generously over the meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove from oven, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Carefully drain fat and lift out of the pan to a serving plate or cutting board. Slice into 1/2 inch to 1 inch wide slices.

Quick Tip: Letting the meatloaf rest makes it easier to slice and keeps it juicy!

A meatloaf glazed with a ketchup sauce on a parchment lined wood cutting board, and crispy fried onions around it.

Substitutions

This recipe is very forgiving, so don’t hesitate to make it your own, but here are a few suggestions:

use a mix of ground beef and ground pork in place of all ground beef
if you don’t have balsamic vinegar, use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
use barbecue sauce instead of ketchup for the glaze
use rolled oats in place of breadcrumbs

Serving Suggestions

This glazed meatloaf is perfect served with mashed potatoes, or try it with these crispy Dijon potatoes for a bit of a kick!

Can Meatloaf Be Frozen?

Yes! If the ground beef has not been previously frozen, you can make the unglazed meatloaf, shape into a loaf and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator, glaze and bake.

Cooked meatloaf can also be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and frozen for up to a month for best flavour and texture.

A meatloaf glazed on a wood platter with a few slices cut away from the end.

This simple, dependable glazed meatloaf recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again. It fills the kitchen with a delicious aroma that brings everyone to the table without being asked! Whether you are making it for a weeknight meal or counting on leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch, it’s one of those cozy dishes that always feels like home!